surf
noun
the swell of the sea that breaks upon a shore or upon shoals.
was surfing
-
past progressiveof surf.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
What also helped her shun the demands of the body perfect was surfing on trips down from London and in Newquay where she has lived since she was 16.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2024
Friday after the 52-year-old man said something bit his lower leg while he was surfing, according to the Pacifica Police Department.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2023
One recent afternoon, no one was surfing at Makaha beach in west Oahu, where Keaulana grew up.
From Washington Times ● May 29, 2023
Through a Perspex screen, Mr. Johnson said he felt as though he was surfing across the reservoirs at breathtaking speed as McCarthy approached their target, the Sorpe Dam.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 9, 2022
She was surfing on her side, surfing, and if the tip of the mast caught the water she’d flip over and down and fill and sink.
From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen
